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This Week in SEC History

May 17, 1792 - twenty-four brokers met under a buttonwood tree to form a private club with strict rules, bring order to a chaotic market, and legendarily start the New York Stock Exchange. From its start, the SEC strove to turn the private club into a more transparent institution.

A message from the SEC Historical Society for Current and Former SEC Staff
Announcement
The SEC Commission in Fall 2002: Paul Atkins, Cynthia Glassman, Harvey L. Pitt, Harvey Goldschmid and Roel Campos.
The SEC Commission in Fall 2002: Paul Atkins, Cynthia Glassman, Harvey L. Pitt, Harvey Goldschmid and Roel Campos.

Paul S. Atkins was sworn into office on April 21, 2025, as the 34th Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Chairman Atkins was nominated by President Donald J. Trump on January 20, 2025, and confirmed by the U.S. Senate on April 9, 2025. Chairman Atkins is a former SEC Commissioner.

Oral History
October 23, 2024
David Glockner

David Glockner - Oral History

In his oral history, David Glockner reflects on his role as the Director of the SEC Chicago Regional Office from 2013 to 2017.

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Program
November 13, 2024, 12:00pm ET
Morgan Lewis: SEC Historical Society - Regional Offices Roundtable

The SEC Historical Society hosted a virtual special program bringing together the leadership of the Boston, New York, Atlanta, and Philadelphia Regional Offices for a roundtable discussion as part of the new gallery on the history of the SEC’s Regional Offices.

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(Hosted by Morgan Lewis)

This presentation is made possible with the generous support of Morgan Lewis.

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MAY 30, 2023

Securities and Exchange Commission Historical Society Mourns the Passing of Society Founder, Harvey L. Pitt

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Harvey Pitt, wearing a suit, standing next to an SEC seal, holding a pipe.
Harvey L. Pitt at the SEC in 1970
Program
June 6, 2024

The 90th Anniversary of the SEC Celebration Program

The SEC logo with the 90th Anniversary crest.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission commemorated the 90-year anniversary of the Securities Exchange Act and the creation of the SEC. The event included panel discussions featuring former SEC chairs and experts on the SEC’s history.

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Exhibit
Recorded: March 12, 2024

Randall J. Fons, Oral History
with Dr. Kenneth Durr

Randall J. Fons headshot.

Randy Fons shares a unique perspective, having served in senior leadership positions at three regional SEC offices. Two of the regional offices at the time covered district offices that are now also regional offices.

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SEC Historical Society

2023 Financial Statements

Independent auditor's report (pdf).

Video

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Gallery

Securities Arbitration Clinics: Commemorating 25 Years of Law Students Aiding Investors

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